Hackettstown community enjoys 2014 Duck Race

The HFEE Duck enjoying the Day with HHS Band Members. Kelly Mitchell, HFEE

The Hackettstown community came together once again for the annual Duck Race held at Alumni Field on Saturday, May 10.

This family-friendly fun day was enjoyed by young and old. Everyone enjoyed book reading and hand painting, mask and jewelry making, face painting, Tic-Tac-Duck, Chuck-A-Duck, Rubber Ducky Chess, Duck Match, a petting zoo by High View Farms and entertainment by the Hackettstown High School Marching Band.

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the activities and watch the race. Those who came, even if they didn't win a prize, were able to take a duck home. There are some orphan ducks so look for them in the coming weeks to be adopted!

With the help of the Hackettstown High School Key Club Volunteers and Boy Scout Troop #158, as well as the Hackettstown Foundation for Educational Excellence Committee members, the race helped raise funds for the Foundation's grant program.

The Foundation accepts grant applications from the teachers in all 4 schools, Hatchery Hill, Willow Grove, Hackettstown Middle School and High School giving them the opportunity to introduce programs not funded by the Board of Education or PTA. The most recent grants, approved in April, include application development hardware and software, clay projects, DNA exploration and terrariums.

A big thank you also goes to Kidz Play, Hackettstown Kiwanis, High View Farms, The Hackettstown BID, Jack's Scissor Wiz, Plaza Family Care, Centenary College, Hackettstown High School Marching Band, Hackettstown Police and Rescue/First Aid Squad for their support and participation.

For more information on the Hackettstown Foundation for Educational Excellence, visit their website at hackettstownfoundation.org/ or like their Facebook page.